Key Terms
When a congressman is particularly skilled at gaining funding for his state, he's said to be good at this (also known as "bringing home the bacon):
What is porkbarrel politics?
A full term for a US senator.
What is six years?
Meaning: The decision stands.
What is: stare decisis?
Who is John Locke?
This 1992 animated film introduced viewers to a lovable monkey named Abu.
What is Aladdin?
These powers of the federal government are not expressly written in the Constitution, but nevertheless are made available by the Necessary and Proper Clause.
What are implied powers?
A full term for a US federal judge or justice.
What is a life term?
Meaning: you can't punish an individual for breaking a law that was enacted after the law was passed.
What is ex post facto law?
He thought factions were a major concern in the forming of a government.
Who is James Madison?
The name of one of the two stepsisters to Cinderella.
Who are Anastasia or Drizella?
The idea that the president can keep certain conversations and documents of the executive branch confidential potentially as a matter of national security. It's not just secret service and a nice, white house.
What is executive privilege?
If a US president serves his two full terms, he will have served this many years.
What is eight?
These folks aren't a part of the case, but as "friends of the court," they can file documents to hopefully influence the hearing.
What are amicus curiae briefs?
He thought the 13 colonies (now named states) would not be able to "keep their republic." But, what did he know? He was a little crazy anyhow.
Who is King George III of England?
This Disney/Pixar film showed a next-door neighbor named Sid--quite the sinister neighbor, too!
What is Toy Story?
A broader term that encompasses political parties, interest, groups, elections, and the media.
What are linkage institutions?
This 9th US president, the man who served the shortest term in office--only 31 days--also happens to have attended school at Hampden-Sydney College.
Who is William Henry Harrison?
It's a brief, unsigned court opinion.
What is per curiam?
He thought the key to getting his administrative way was to "pack the court" in 1936-1937.
Who is FDR?
This movie includes two slippery, sinister characters named Flotsam and Jetsam. They don't live to see the movie's end, though.
What is The Little Mermaid?
The first recorded instance of this odd redistricting plan was in Massachusetts. Now, we call the man's name every time we refer to the plan.
What is gerrymandering?
This early US president and founding father initially favored the term, "His High Mightiness" before settling on the now-common, "Mr. President."
Who is George Washington?
This structure allows a variety of subordinates to report directly to the US President on different matters.
What is an ad hoc structure?
Some think this president's actions regarding race relations and racial equality did more to help black Americans than any president since Abraham Lincoln.
Who is LBJ?
It means, "No worries for the rest of your days. It's a problem-free philosophy."
What is Hakuna Matata?